PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Rhode Island District will host the 2013 Economic Summit on Nov. 15.

The summit, cosponsored by the Rhode Island Small Business Development Center at Johnson & Wales University, is designed to encourage business leadership discussion and formulate a cohesive small business advocacy package.

The plenary panel discussion will include representatives from the executive and legislative branches of state government, according to a Wednesday release from the SBA.

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